1. After launching Microsoft Access, either select open to open an existing
database or select new to create a new database. If you are creating a
new database, you must create and save a name for your database.

2. After selecting or creating a database, click Queries on the left,
and then click on the "New" button located near the top of the
screen.

3. Select Design View, and click OK. (Look at the following image which
illustrates steps two and three.)

4. You'll see a Show Table dialog box. Click close on this dialog box
without selecting any tables. (Look at the following image which illustrates
step four.)

5. Select the View button near the top of the screen.

Note: When you place your cursor over a button, the name of the button
is displayed.

6. Use the "View" button to select the SQL View. Click the
down arrow located on the "View" button to locate the SQL View.
(Look at the following image which illustrates step five and six.)
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7. Type your SQL commands in this view (SQL View). (Look at the following
image which illustrates step seven.)

8. To run a command click the "Run" button.

Note: The run button is a red explanation mark.

Where to type SQL statements in Microsoft Access 2007

Follow this procedure:

1. After launching Microsoft Access, either select "more" to open an existing database or click "Blank Database" to create a New database. If you are creating a new database, type a name (any name is fine) for your database in the “File Name” box. Next, click the “Create” button.

Note: If you are selecting an existing database (i.e the downloaded course database), browse (locate where you saved the database on your computer) for the database after you click "more".

2. Once Access opens, Click “Create” from the menu running across the top of the screen.

3. Next, Click the “Query Design” button.

4. You'll see a “Show Table” dialog box. Click close on this dialog box without selecting any tables.

5. Select the “SQL View” or “SQL” button near the top left of the screen.

6. Use the "SQL View" or “SQL” button to select “SQL View”. (Click the down arrow located on this button to locate “SQL View”).